Peter Cook,
an internationally known American Sign Language poet and master
storyteller, will perform at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

WHEN:

Thursday,
Jan. 11
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Chicago Illini
Union
828 S. Wolcott Ave., Room 213

DETAILS:

Cook has been
featured often on television, including the PBS production of "United
States of Poetry." His beat-inspired work is performed in American
Sign Language, a three-dimensional language that allows him to create
a clear image with movement. His original stories and poetry showcase
his versatility by incorporating pantomime, acting and movement
in an innovative style rarely seen in performances of this kind.

Cook's performances
are dynamic, humorous, and at times, poignant. Hearing audiences
will barely need the spoken English translations, but Cook will
perform with an interpreter.

The performance
is cosponsored by the Medical Humanities Program, UIC College of
Medicine, and the UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development.

The program,
part of the H. Davis Ethics Lecture Series, is free and open to
the public.